Court Tosses Verdict for Carrier on Coverage of Car Accident

A Louisiana appellate court overturned a verdict in favor of an insurance carrier as to its obligation to cover an insured who was in an accident with an underinsured motorist. Case: Baack v. McIntosh, No. 19-657, 07/29/2020, published. Facts: Martin Baack worked for the Pilgrim's Pride Corp. He was driving his work vehicle on Louisiana Highway 6 near Natchitoches when another vehicle pulled out from the shoulder and attempted to make a U-turn. That vehicle, being driven by Michael McIntosh, collided with Baack’s vehicle. McInotsh was determined to be solely at fault in causi...